STEVENS POINT — City trick-or-treaters may soon see a change in when Stevens Point allows costumed children to go door-to-door on a candy collecting mission.

The city is one step from finalizing a policy that will keep trick-or-treating hours the same in the city each year: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween, no matter what day it falls during the week.

"We've been dealing with this every single year that I've been on council," said Mayor Mike Wiza. "There's always heavy discussion on when we can do it, when other people are doing it. I would recommend that this body just make a decision."

Stevens Point Interim Police Chief Marty Skibba said the new policy should not pose any problems so long as the city reminds people early about safety during those hours.

"As long as we can plan for it, it'll work," he said. "During the weekdays, we have to be cognizant of traffic congestion."

A city committee unanimously recommended the proposal Monday.The full City Council will vote next week to finalize the trick-or-treating schedule.

Sari Lesk can be reached at 715-345-2257 and sari.lesk@gannettwisconsin.com. Follow her on Twitter as @Sari_Lesk.

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